Leeds exhales with 1-0 victory over Watford in EPL
Leeds has held on for its first victory of the Premier League season after defender Diego Llorente scored early in the 1-0 win over WatfordOCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JURAJ KUCKA #33 - MIDFIELDER - SK SLOVAN BRATISLAVA
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Takes shot in win Kucka took a shot and created a chance in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Norwich City. He also made a clearance, an interception and won two of four tackles in the match.
Impact Kucka was solid on both sides of the ball on Saturday, helping to keep bottom-of-the-table Norwich at arms length. He will want to have a similar impact next weekend against Newcastle, which are 18th in the Premier League midway through Matchday 5.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Sunday Kucka is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Tottenham.
Impact Kucka returns after being a late test due to a thigh injury in the buildup to the match. The midfielder takes up a role in the center of the pitch for Watford's Premier League clash with Spurs.
AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Late test against Tottenham Kucka (thigh) is considered a late test for Sunday's trip to Tottenham after returning to light training this week.
Impact This update isn't overly positive on Kucka's status meaning even if he's available Sunday, he probably won't be in the starting XI. Given that it's a muscle injury, he'll hope to recover completely over the international break and then be ready to start in a couple weeks.
AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Late test for Saturday Kucka is considered a late test for Saturday's match against Brighton because of a minor thigh injury.
Impact It's an unfortunate injury for Kucka, who may have suffered it in the opener when he only went 69 minutes. If he can't go, Watford will be forced to change the starting XI with Dan Gosling possibly getting the call. Imran Louza is also an option while it doesn't seem like Will Hughes has a role at the moment.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Runs midfield in Watford debut Kucka had two shots not on target, four tackles (two won), two clearances and a yellow card in Saturday's 3-2 win against Aston Villa.
Impact Despite joining the team exactly a week before the opener, Kucka was given a start against Villa and it turned out to be a good choice. It looks like he has an immediate role in the side, taking the spot of Will Hughes, who may be looking to move elsewhere. Kucka had spent the last few seasons at Parma, totaling 17 goals and eight assists across three campaigns.
AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Completes move to Watford Kucka has joined Watford on a permanent transfer, the club announced Friday from Italian side Parma.
Impact Kucka has completed a long-rumored move to Watford. The midfielder netted seven goals and two assists last season for Parma during a campaign that saw them relegated. Kucka was the best Parma had to offer, and was unlikely to stay in Serie B. The midfielder faces another potential relegation campaign with newly-promoted Watford in the Premier League.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes own goal in loss Kucka won two-of-three tackles and conceded an own goal during Wednesday's 5-0 loss to Spain in Group E.
Impact Kucka defected in an effort from Pau Torres to finish out the scoring for Spain. It was a disappointing finale to the group stage for Kucka after some reasonable defensive efforts, though it can be somewhat expected if the more talented teams can find their groove.
JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Attempts three shots Kucka recorded three shots not on goal, two tackles (both won) and one block during a 1-0 loss Thursday against Sweden.
Impact Kucka attempted the most shots among Slovakia's national team. Despite serving as a defensive midfielder, he shot five times across two group-stage games and has been an adequate overall fantasy asset.
JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Logs five interceptions Kucka recorded five interceptions, three clearances and one block during a 2-1 win Monday against Poland.
Impact Kucka helped prevent much damage from a Poland team with 57 percent possession. The former's five-interception tally was more than that of any other game he had for Parma this year.
JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Still absent Kucka (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's season finale versus Sampdoria, Parma informed.
Impact Kucka will skip the third game in a row due to an unspecified injury. He concluded his campaign with seven goals, two assists, 20 shots and 17 created chances and will probably latch onto another Serie A club in the summer. Hernani, Gaston Brugman and Simon Sohm will likely start in the midfield Saturday.
MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will not return versus Sassuolo Kucka (undisclosed) will miss Sunday's match against Sassuolo, Parma announced.
Impact Kucka was expected to return after being spared midweek, but he picked up a new unspecified injury late in the week. Simon Sohm and Juan Francisco Brunetta got the nod in the last game and could both start again Sunday.
MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ibrahimović sets up 2 goals before red card, Milan wins 3-1
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